Wonderful Winds

From Debussy's 'Children's Corner' Suite, this arrangement of 'The Little Shepherd' is scored for one oboe and two cors anglais.

Dvorak's famous G minor Slavonic Dance, from the first set which brought him to prominence in 1878, is condensed into a furious oboe trio marathon, with tunes bouncing between all three players.

Dvorak's famous G minor Slavonic Dance, from the first set which brought him to prominence in 1878, is condensed into a furious oboe trio marathon, with tunes bouncing between all three players.

The achingly beautiful soprano aria from Handel's hit opera 'Rinaldo'.

Arguably the most famous aria from any Mozart opera, "Die Holle Rache" (Hell's Vengeance), from The Magic Flute, is commonly known as The Queen of the Night aria, after the character who sings it. Wi...

This abridged version of Mendelssohn's well-loved overture, also known as Fingal's Cave will really get your fingers flying!

This beautifully fluid aria comes from Act 2 of Mozart's rather spooky opera Don Giovanni, and is sung by Donna Elvira, complaining that Don Giovanni has betrayed her, but also pitying him. The almost...

This beautifully fluid aria comes from Act 2 of Mozart's rather spooky opera Don Giovanni, and is sung by Donna Elvira, complaining that Don Giovanni has betrayed her, but also pitying him. The almost...

This little Suite was originally written for two talented oboe students and their teacher, when the composer was teaching music at Dartington Hall School. The four movements are bound by a stately ref...

This trio was originally written for a host of angels. Its delicate harmonies and gentle syncopation certainly have a spiritual feel while drama comes in the form of quietly insistent fugal phrases an...

From the Nutcracker Suite, this dainty little overture gives all three players a chance to shine!

This memorable dance from Swan Lake is perfect for oboe trio.

Hold onto your hats in this feverish dance from Tchaikovsky's great ballet.

Berlioz's beautiful carol from his oratorio, L'Enfance du Christ, depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to Jesus as the Holy family leave Bethlehem for Egypt.

This beautiful carol from Berlioz's oratorio L'Enfance du Christ features oboes in the original, and depicts the shepherds saying goodbye to the baby Jesus, as Mary and Joseph take him from Bethlehem...

The bull-fighter's song from Bizet's hit opera Carmen, gives all the players a chance to wave their red capes, with a slightly easier oboe 3 part and an optional cor anglais part to replace oboe 5.

Not dragons but soldiers, this march from Bizet's famous opera Carmen gives the main tune to the lower parts, and has a slightly easier oboe 3 part and an optional cor anglais part to replace oboe 5.

Oboe Band version of Beethoven's rousing march for massed players of all abilities.

The Paradise Garden was in fact an inn in Delius's opera 'A Village Romeo and Juliet' and this interlude has now become a popular concert piece. Snippets of melody meander through all the parts buildi...

The classic Beatles tune in an arrangement that develops the string quartet material from the original into a unique and interesting double-reed setting.

One of two magnificent Mozart Overtures arranged for us by Cor Anglais and Oboe specialist Geoffrey Browne, this is an ideal concert piece for an advanced ensemble.

A virtuoso arrangement of the overture to Mozart's famous opera for 4 fearless oboes and 2 courageous cors anglais! Fast tongues and nimble fingers essential.

The Song of the Venetian Gondoliers is a short, lyrical piece by Felix Mendelssohn. It is one in a collection of his Songs Without Words that he composed originally for piano, between 1829 and 1845. "...

This lively chorus from Purcell's Dido and Aeneas makes an ideal short concert piece for beginner double reeds.

Three jolly extracts from Purcell's wonderful opera Dido and Aeneas: "Fear No Danger", The Sailors' Dance and "To The Hills And The Vales". This would be perfect for massed oboes, with a less challeng...